Michael Ray Cops Slam-Dunk Crown

University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present University Relations 8-29-1977 Michael Ray cops slam-dunk crown University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/newsreleases Let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y Recommended Citation University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations, "Michael Ray cops slam-dunk crown" (1977). University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present. 28544. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/newsreleases/28544 This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Relations at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact [email protected]. rosenthal/jg 8/29/77 sports state + Big Sky sports Information Services University of Montana • Missoula, Montana 59812 • (406) 243-2522 MICHAEL RAY COPS SLAM-DUNK CROWN by Bob Rosenthal UM Sports Information Director MISSOULA--- The slam-dunk champ of Denver. A pretty impressive title. But the guy who holds that title is a pretty impressive basketball player. Of course, you already know that. University of MOntana basketball standout Michael Ray Richardson returned to Missoula last week from his summer at home in Denver. While there, the 6-5 guard won the city's slam-dunk competition. Slam-dunking is the art of stuffing a basketball through a hoop in mid-air. Richardson played YMCA basketball all summer in the men's 18 and over league. At season's end, he was named MVP of the East Denver League, averaging 55 points a game. Yes, 55 points a game. The "Y" then held an open slam-dunk contest, judged by Ralph Simpson, a former Denver Nugget now w~th _the Detroit Pistons, Al Smith of the Houston Rockets and Willie Rogers, a former Rocket. Ten dunkers entered the contest and the field was narrowed down to six for t~e finals. The final six included Glen Gondrezick, a graduate of Nevada-Las Vegas now with the New York Knicks; Ricky Schultz from Bradley University; Earl Sango, now with the University of Pacific; Byron Snow, an All-American from Fort Hays and Tom Bowens, a former Denver Rocket. And of course, Michael Ray. -m~l'e- MICHAEL RAY COPS SLAM-DUNK C~GWN---page 2 Each finalist was allowed six dunks--three standard dunks and three of their choice. The prescribed stuffs were right handed, left handed and either hand down the lane. In the free-lance part of the competition, Michael Ray unveiled his new, behind-the back, two-handed stuff. That was just the appetizer. The main course consisted of shoveling the ball to the backboard off the dribble, rebounding and stuffing from be hind the head with both hands. That won the dunk contest. "I just taught myself some new dunks from experimenting and playing every day," Sugar Ray said. "I think I'm jumping a little higher than I did and that helps too." Michael Ray promises to display his new moves this basketball season, if the situation is right. After two months of intense basketball, Michael Ray says he's "really excited about this season and can't wait to get started. "1 know I' 11 have to play 110% every single game this year." The Grizzly basketball team opens the 1977-78 season at home against Stout State, Nov. 26. And if the opportunity is right, a behind-the-back, two-handed stuff might be Michael Ray's first of the year. After all, slam-dunk champs have to keep the fans happy. ## .

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